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Agricultural impact of heat in Germany

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Extreme heat and drought conditions in Germany have caused significant agricultural damage across different regions. In Rheinland-Pfalz, hop farmers report farmer Andreas Dick reports a notable decrease in yields, with one farmer anticipating a harvest of 500 to 600 hundredweight compared to 900 hundredweight in 2025. The plants reportedly suffered “considerable heat damage” during late June when temperatures reached up to 40 degrees Celsius. Celsius, preventing full growth. To mitigate future risks, Dick is considering planting fast-growing trees for shade. In the Rhein-Kreis Neuss region, heat and drought have led to smaller potato harvests, which may result in higher consumer prices. Additionally, corn Corn crops are also being impacted by corn smut, a fungus that thrives thriving in extreme heat. heat that causes stunted growths. While the fungus is a culinary delicacy known as the ‘Mexican truffle’, it presents financial risks for farmers producing corn for human consumption. By 2026, fruit harvests in North Rhine-Westphalia and Thuringia continue to face significant declines. In North Rhine-Westphalia, the apple harvest is projected to drop by 17.9% compared to the previous year, with an estimated 67,318 tons expected. Pear production is estimated to drop by 15.5%, sweet cherry harvests by 23.9%, and sour cherries by 15.6%. year. In Thuringia, apple yields are estimated at 19 tons per hectare, approximately 5.2 tons less than the long-term average from 2020 Enzkreis region, many trees produced little to 2025. In Rheinland-Pfalz, pome no fruit, while in Leichlingen, farmer Tim Nies reported a yield of only 50 tons from a potential 150 tons, noting much fruit harvests are expected to drop 32 was small or damaged by scab. The Federal Statistical Office estimates the overall apple harvest is more than five percent compared to below the previous year. Further impacting North Rhine-Westphalia, ten-year average. Other declines include pear production (15.5%), sweet cherries (23.9%), and sour cherries (15.6%). Additionally, the 2026 potato harvest in North Rhine-Westphalia is projected to reach approximately at 1.8 million tons, marking its lowest level since 2018. This represents a 27.8% decrease from the 2025 harvest, driven by a reduction in cultivation area and a drop in yield per hectare to 43.1 tons due to prolonged summer heat 2018, and drought. Meanwhile, the winter wheat harvest is expected to decrease by 9.5% compared to the previous year, totaling approximately 2 million tons. 9.5%.

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  1. 2026-10-20 23:05 UTC Agricultural impact of heat in Germany
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